2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

6,425 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,425 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working4.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.8%
  2. Brakes21.6%
  3. Suspension20.6%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Tyres7.3%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2006 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,425 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).